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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Fully Recovered From Blood Clot In Shoulder

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | By Ashish Mathur | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 3:09 PM ET

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, one of the top players in the NBA, has fully recovered from the blood clot in his right shoulder.

Wembanyama only played in 45 games for the Spurs last season.

BREAKING VIA @lequipe.

Victor Wembanyama has announced he’s officially recovered from the blood clot in his shoulder :

“I’m officially cleared to return. It just happened — I got the green light from the Spurs’ medical staff just a few hours ago (last Friday). Phew, I’ll…

— Maxime Aubin (@MaximeAubin1) July 14, 2025

Wembanyama averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.8 blocks last season while shooting 47.6% from the field, 35.2% from beyond the arc and 83.6% from the free-throw line.

San Antonio selected Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The big man has career averages of 22.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.7 blocks.

The Spurs haven’t made the playoffs since 2019. However, they have a bright future with Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper leading the way.

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